Melville, Orton & Lewis Solicitors
Overview
Melville, Orton & Lewis Solicitors have been a steady presence in Victorias Western District for over 60 years, with offices in Hamilton and Coleraine. The firm is known for offering confidential, cost-effective legal services, with a team that brings both experience and a genuine understanding of local needs. Clients can expect practical advice and a broad range of expertise, whether dealing with family matters, property transactions, or business concerns.
The practice covers everything from wills and estate planning to criminal law and commercial leases. Each solicitor is committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and a high standard of ethical service. For many in the region, Melville, Orton & Lewis is a familiar name when it comes to navigating lifes legal challenges.
What Melville, Orton & Lewis Solicitors offers
Property law and conveyancing
Wills and powers of attorney
Estate and succession planning
Divorce and family law
Trusts and asset protection
Retail and commercial leases
Criminal law and court representation
Debt recovery
Child protection and intervention orders
Legal aid services
Location
66 Thompson St, Hamilton VIC 3300
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Clients praise Melville, Orton & Lewis for clear communication, friendly service and strong outcomes across conveyancing, family law and court representation. Reviewers highlight helpful guidance for first home buyers, stress?free property conveyancing and practical, honest advice. Specific services mentioned include family law and child protection matters, divorce representation, legal aid, and the handy offer to store a copy of your property title in their vault for free.
Several reviewers mentioned Jessica Dowdy for her professionalism, care and formidable courtroom presence, Natalie for smooth, communicative conveyancing, and Michael for straightforward, honest advice. Many describe the team as reliable, efficient and supportive, making complex legal processes feel manageable.